Winter Moving Tips from Expert Packers and Movers

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Packers and Movers Provide Advice for Moving During the Winter

When it comes to moving, most people prefer to do it during the spring and summer months when the weather is warmer and more predictable. This, of course, means that this is the peak time for most moving companies. Unfortunately, it is also the time when many moving companies charge more for the services of their packers and movers. Whether you are trying to keep your costs down or have no choice but to move during the winter months, Gasperson Moving & Storage has a few tips to make your move a little less stressful.

  • Choose the Right Moving Company – The most important tip we have is to make sure you choose a moving company whose team of packers and movers have the skill and experience needed to move your home during the winter months. This means dealing with things like icy roads and sidewalks, extreme cold, and limited daylight hours.
  • Be Sure You Confirm the Date – As your moving date comes closer, be sure you reach out to the moving company you choose. You need to confirm the date, but at the same time you need to work with the movers to create a backup plan with an alternative date, just in case the day you choose is forecasted to have a winter storm.
  • Protect Your Floor – Cover your floors with plastic to protect them from any snow, water, and dirt the packers and movers might bring in on their feet.
  • Turn the Heat Down – While you might want everyone to be warm during this time, the doors are going to be open and trying to heat the outside world is going to cost you a fortune.
  • Sidewalk and Driveways – If there are snow and ice on your sidewalks or driveway, be sure you shovel the snow off and use deicer to clear them, so they are safe for the movers to walk on.
  • Your Kids – If you have younger kids, have them stay with friends, family, a babysitter, or daycare while the packers and movers are working. This will help make things flow along smoothly and reduce the risk of injury or damage to your belongings or home.
  • Your Pets – Here again, if you have pets, be sure you find somewhere for them where they can stay where they will be warm and safe. This will keep them from getting in the way and causing problems and accidents.

 

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If you need more advice on how to prepare for your winter move, contact the pros at Gasperson Moving & Storage today!

Tips from Local Movers About Moving During the Holidays

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Asheville, NC’s Trusted Local Movers Offer Advice for Moving During the Holidays

For most families, the holidays are the happiest and the busiest time of the year. There is so much to be done. But when you have no choice but to move during this time, life can suddenly become overwhelming. No one wants to move, but should you suddenly have no say in the matter, local movers like Gasperson Moving & Storage offer these tips to help make your move during the holidays go more smoothly.

  • Plan Ahead – One of the most important tips local movers offer is to take your time and plan ahead for the move. If like most families, you are busy during the holidays, you need to look at your schedule to see when you are going to be busy. For example, if you have holiday parties or family events planned, you’ll need to plan around them. Be sure you allow a full two days to pack up your home.
  • Contact & Book Movers Early – Keep in mind that not all local movers are likely to be available at this time of year. Some are closed over the holiday for a couple of days, others may be open but on a reduced hours schedule. It’s essential that as soon as you know what days you need to move; you contact your local movers. This way you have a better chance of them being available on the day or days you plan to move.
  • You Can Still Enjoy the Festivities – Your move might make it hard to enjoy the holidays with your family, but this doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate them. You might need to change the day you observe them. By moving the day you celebrate back or forward, you and your family will be able to fully enjoy the time together. Of course, nothing says you can’t add to the fun by doing things like decorating the boxes, maybe have a local restaurant deliver a special meal, or take the time to go somewhere fun with your family.

 

Contact Gasperson Moving & Storage

As your top local movers, Gasperson Moving & Storage is here to help make your move as seamless and stress-free as possible. Contact us as soon as you have your moving date so we can plan to have one of our teams of professional packers and movers available for your move.

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